Skin Diving Oahu, South Shore

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Skin Diving is a popular activity in many modern island cultures.  Below, a skillful skin diver displays his catch. Octopus vulgaris.
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• This image was captured off the southern coast of Oahu, in approximately 60 ft of water.
• Octopus is commonly known as "tako" in Hawaii.
• Free diving requires the athlete to hold his/her breath underwater for an extended amount of time.
• Certain areas of oahu are off limits for spearfishing to help preserve our unique ocean ecosystems.

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